SEVEN COLOUR WHEELS - foundation for the Yin and Yang of colours
Updated: Sep 4
THE YIN AND YANG FOUNDATIONS IN REFERENCE TO PHYSICALITY:
SHORT INTRO: THE YIN and YANG FOUNDATION of the COLOUR THEORY:
INTRO: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL ATTRACTIONS OF COLOURS
AND THE LETTER POSITIONS WITHIN THIS YIN AND YANG BALANCE:
SOUND MEANING and COLOUR THEORY, AN ADDITION TO THE BOOK:
Here I explai how the sounds and letters in the French word VERT (green) fit to the qualities and tendencies of attraction of GREEn in the system of YIN and YANG of COLOURS.
(I also compared VERT to similarly sounding words with different meanings and explain why they have different meanings. I also explained OVER and VER.
THE PLACE OF YELLOW AND GREEN IN THE SYSTEM OF YIN AND YANG,
AS MAXIMISING PASSIVE ASPECTS OF YIN AND YANG:
PART 2: Colours in letters and its Yin & Yang positions
(GEEL, YELLOW, GREEN, RED, BLUE) : https://youtu.be/RdEQQfwkkZQ
PART 3: THE COLOUR WORDS AND THE LETTER POSITIONS OF COLOURS:
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BOOK REVIEW:
"Seven Colour Wheels: Foundation for the Yin and Yang of Colours" offers a refreshing and much-needed perspective on color theory, addressing a gap often felt by practitioners in the field. Vanoise artfully articulates his journey of discovering the discrepancies between traditional color theory and the lived reality of color usage, a realization that struck him during his studies at St. Lucas Paviljoen in Antwerp. Instead of accepting the limitations of existing models, he embarked on a quest to develop a more comprehensive and practical framework. This dedication to bridging the divide between theory and application results in a work that is both intellectually stimulating and highly relevant for artists, designers, and anyone working with color.
The core strength of this book lies in its innovative approach to understanding color, moving beyond the often-rigid confines of conventional two or three-color wheel systems. Vanoise's development of seven distinct color wheels, each representing a different facet of color interaction, provides a nuanced and dynamic toolset for exploring the "Yin and Yang of Colours." This multi-faceted approach acknowledges the complexity and subjective nature of color perception and application, offering a richer vocabulary for discussing and manipulating hues. For anyone seeking a deeper, more intuitive, and ultimately more effective understanding of color, Vanoise's work is an invaluable resource that challenges assumptions and opens up new possibilities.
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